Medication Aide

A medication aide distributes patient medications in nursing homes, schools, correctional facilities or non-hospital assisted-living facilities. A current C.N.A. license is required in order to register for this program.

Prerequisites

18 years old

High School Diploma or GED

Working as a C.N.A. in a long-term care facility for at least 90 days

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Employer letter

- Verify employment

- Agree to allow student to do 10-hour clinical at facility where currently employed

Estimated Cost of the Program

Item

Cost

Tuition and Fees

$500

Books

$60

State Licensing Exam Fee

$25

Total:

$585

This program is available for financial aid. To learn more, click here.

Job Outlook

Employment of nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Because of the growing elderly population, many nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants will be needed in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.

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Welcome

Kim Davis,
Dean of Continuing Education

Welcome to the world of Continuing Education at Amarillo College!

In September of 1974, Continuing Education offered its first art, gymnastics and dance classes for children. Fast forward 40 years to 2014 and you’ll find a program that has grown and touched the lives of thousands of panhandle families, and so it is with great pride that we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Kids’ College at Amarillo College.

We have a great learning experience waiting for you here at Amarillo College and look forward to seeing you in class this Spring!